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导致

dǎo zhì
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. to lead to
  2. 2. to create
  3. 3. to cause
  4. 4. to bring about

Word relationships

Antonyms

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避免
bì miǎn

to avert

防止某种结果发生

Register variants

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致使
zhì shǐ

to cause

较书面化的同义词

Synonyms

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引起
yǐn qǐ

to give rise to; to lead to; to cause; to arouse

引发某种结果
造成
zào chéng

to bring about

产生某种后果

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“导致”多用于负面结果，如“导致失败”，不用于正面或中性结果。

Formality

“导致”在口语和书面语中均可用，但常带消极色彩。

Example Sentences

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地震 导致 地面断裂。
The earthquake caused the ground to fracture.
这场大雨 导致 了严重的交通堵塞。
This heavy rain caused serious traffic congestion.
前方交通事故 导致 道路严重堵塞。
The traffic accident ahead caused a serious road blockage.
这场旱灾 导致 农作物减产。
This drought caused crop reduction.

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Child Words of 导致

致
zhì

(bound form) fine; delicate; exquisite

导
dǎo

to transmit